ON THE STABILITY OF MOLECULES IN THE THOMAS-FERMI THEORY
Journal Article
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· Reviews of Modern Physics (U.S.)
The Thomas-Fermi model has been used in approximating the properties of molecules. On the other hand, no stable equilibrium has been found in a calculation applying the Thomas-Fermi-Dirac model to the N/sub 2/ molecule. A proof is given that statistical models cannot give rise to lower energies in the moiecular state than obtained for the separated atoms. The proof applies to the stability of both neutral molecules and under certain conditions to positive molecular ions. (W.D.M.)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of California, Berkeley
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-011419
- OSTI ID:
- 4709124
- Journal Information:
- Reviews of Modern Physics (U.S.), Vol. Vol: 34; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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